Diary of Private Adam S. Johnston, May 3, 1863

Washed my clothes before guard-mounting. Guard at 9 o'clock in the morning of this same day, in the same Camp Drake, Murfreesboro'.

SOURCE: Adam S. Johnston, The Soldier Boy's Diary Book, p. 33

Diary of Private Adam S. Johnston, May 11, 1863

In Camp Drake. Washed my clothes. Richmond reported taken, but in the evening found out not to be so; had dress-parade in the evening of the same day; all quiet in camp, nothing new of importance having occurred.

SOURCE: Adam S. Johnston, The Soldier Boy's Diary Book, p. 34

Diary of Private Adam S. Johnston, May 12, 1863

In Camp Drake; a fine, clear, warm morning; regimental drill in the morning; detailed in the evening to carry water for our company cooks, as it was mine and Thomas Jester's day by rotation.

SOURCE: Adam S. Johnston, The Soldier Boy's Diary Book, p. 34